Cute cookie cutters

Want to create a great lunch but don't have a lot of time to make it as special as you would like? 

 A flower shape makes this salad, fruit and crouton lunch a sweet meal for your little one. But there are no limits to where you can go with this simple trick. Any cookie cutter you find can be a new opportunity to take your kid's lunch up a notch with all kinds of fun themes.

One Minute Chocolate Cake !

The One Minute Chocolate Cake !

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp spelt flour (or white, or Arrowhead Mills gf)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar or evaporated cane juice (edit: xylitol works as well)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• pinch stevia OR 1 more tbsp sugar
• 2-3 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (Edit: many commenters have said it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I can't personally vouch for that substitution.)
• 3 tablespoons milk of choice (I used almond milk)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Mug cake recipe: Combine dry ingredients and mix very, very well. Add liquid, stir, then transfer to a little dish, ramekin, or even a coffee mug. Either microwave 30-40 seconds OR cook in a 350F oven for about 14 minutes. If you don’t want to eat it straight out of the dish, be sure to spray your dish first (and then wait for it to cool before trying to remove it).

Awesome funny ways to make pasta for kids

Kids can be very picky when it comes to food, and if you want your kid to eat REAL home cooked food and not all that fast food crap, you may need to trick him a little . Also, if you want to surprise him and prepare an amazing birthday party, these lovely, creative snacks may be a great source of inspiration!

I searched online for awesome funny ways to decorate pasta for kids and I selected thes one! They were created by some really inspired and creative moms! 

Most of fun foods for kids are healthy and all of them are vegetarian! So, if you want to surprise your kid, then give it a try and create a fun food for him.

How You Can Lose Weight Naturally?!!

A Low Carb Diet Meal Plan and Menu That Can Save Your Life

This is a detailed meal plan for the low-carb, real-food based diet (LCRF). What to eat, what not to eat and a sample low carb menu for one week.

The low carb, real food based diet involves eating natural, unprocessed foods with a low carbohydrate content.

There is a lot of scientific evidence that this type of diet is the best option for people who want to lose weight, optimize health and lower the risk of disease.

A Low Carb Diet Meal Plan

What foods you should eat depends on a few things, including how healthy you are, how much you exercise and how much weight you have to lose.

Consider all of this as a general guideline, not something written in stone.

The Basics

Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, high-fat dairy, fats, healthy oils and maybe even some tubers and non-gluten grains.

Don’t Eat: Sugar, HFCS, wheat, seed oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, “diet” and low-fat products and highly processed foods.

Foods to Avoid

You should avoid these 7 foods, in order of importance:

• Sugar: Soft drinks, fruit juices, agave, candy, ice cream and many others.
• Gluten Grains: Wheat, spelt, barley and rye. Includes breads and pastas.
• Trans Fats: “Hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” oils.
• High Omega-6 Seed- and Vegetable Oils: Cottonseed-, soybean-, sunflower-, grapeseed-, corn-, safflower and canola oils.
• Artificial Sweeteners: Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Cyclamates and Acesulfame Potassium. Use Stevia instead.
• “Diet” and “Low-Fat” Products: Many dairy products, cereals, crackers, etc.
• Highly Processed Foods: If it looks like it was made in a factory don’t eat it.

Low Carb Food List – Foods to Eat

You should base your diet on these real, unprocessed, low-carb foods.

• Meat: Beef, lamb, pork, chicken and others. Grass-fed is best.
• Fish: Salmon, trout, haddock and many others. Wild-caught fish is best.
• Eggs: Omega-3 enriched or pastured eggs are best.
• Vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and many others.
• Fruits: Apples, oranges, pears, blueberries, strawberries.
• Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc.
• High-Fat Dairy: Cheese, butter, heavy cream, yogurt.
• Fats and Oils: Coconut oil, butter, lard, olive oil and cod fish liver oil.

If you need to lose weight, be careful with the cheese and nuts because they’re easy to overeat on. Don’t eat more than one piece of fruit per day.

Maybe Eat

If you’re healthy, active and don’t need to lose weight then you can afford to eat a bit more carbs.

• Tubers: Potatoes, sweet potatoes and some others.
• Non-gluten grains: Rice, oats, quinoa and many others.
• Legumes: Lentils, black beans, pinto beans, etc. (If you can tolerate them).

You can have these in moderation if you want:

• Dark Chocolate: Choose organic brands with 70% cocoa or higher.
• Wine: Choose dry wines with no added sugar or carbs.

Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and may provide health benefits if you eat it in moderation. However, be aware that both dark chocolate and alcohol will hinder your progress if you eat/drink too much.

Drink

• Coffee
• Tea
• Water
• Carbonated soda without artificial sweeteners.

A Sample Low-Carb Menu For One Week

This is a sample menu for one week on a low carb diet plan.

It provides less than 50 grams of total carbs per day, but as I mentioned above if you are healthy and active you can go beyond that.

Monday

• Breakfast: Omelet with various vegetables, fried in butter or coconut oil.
• Lunch: Grass-fed yogurt with blueberries and a handful of almonds.
• Dinner: Cheeseburger (no bun), served with vegetables and salsa sauce.

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Bacon and eggs.
• Lunch: Leftover burgers and veggies from the night before.
• Dinner: Salmon with butter and vegetables.

Wednesday

• Breakfast: Eggs and vegetables, fried in butter or coconut oil.
• Lunch: Shrimp salad with some olive oil.
• Dinner: Grilled chicken with vegetables.

Thursday

• Breakfast: Omelet with various vegetables, fried in butter or coconut oil.
• Lunch: Smoothie with coconut milk, berries, almonds and protein powder.
• Dinner: Steak and veggies.

Friday

• Breakfast: Bacon and Eggs.
• Lunch: Chicken salad with some olive oil.
• Dinner: Pork chops with vegetables.

Saturday

• Breakfast: Omelet with various veggies.
• Lunch: Grass-fed yogurt with berries, coconut flakes and a handful of walnuts.
• Dinner: Meatballs with vegetables.

Sunday

• Breakfast: Bacon and Eggs.
• Lunch: Smoothie with coconut milk, a bit of heavy cream, chocolate-flavoured protein powder and berries.
• Dinner: Grilled chicken wings with some raw spinach on the side.

Include a variety of vegetables in your diet. If your goal is to remain under 50 grams of carbs per day, then there is room for plenty of veggies and one fruit per day.

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There's nothing like a coffee and a good book!

I just started reading another book "Leve Toi Et March" and i'm enjoying it so far. Anyone else reading this book ?

It's a roman of Hervé Bazin (Jean-Pierre Hervé-Bazin) (April 7, 1911, Angers - February 17, 1996, Angers) was a French writer, whose best-known novels covered semi-autobiographical topics of teenage rebellion and dysfunctional families. 
I can't wait to read more , actually  if you have a good book behind a cup of coffee you will realize thar reading is highly enjoyable .

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Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet.

It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body.

This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits.

Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research studies.

1. Green Tea Contains Various Bioactive Compounds That Can Improve Health.

2. Compounds in Green Tea Can Improve Brain Function and Make You Smarter.

3. Green Tea Increases Fat Burning and Improves Physical Performance.

4. Antioxidants in Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Various Types of Cancer.

5. Green Tea May Protect Your Brain in Old Age, Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

6. Green Tea Can Kill Bacteria, Which Improves Dental Health and Lowers Your Risk of Infection.

7. Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Type II Diabetes.

8. Green Tea May Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.

9. Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Becoming Obese.

10. Green Tea May Decrease Your Risk of Dying and Help You Live Longer.

OOTD Hijabista autumn outfit

The outfit that I´m showing you today is actually from last Sunday morning. It was one of those cloudy and not very warm morning so my outfit was on the cloudy side too consisting black maxi dress and a floral kimono ( Choies ) necklace ( Chicnova) and a darck blue scarf ( Celebona ). 
Luckily rest of the day was sunny and warm.
I used this lipstick from Romwe it has the same color of my necklace.

Rules to choose the best nude lipstick!

What’s the secret to choosing the best nude lipstick colors for this summer? What are the lipstick beauty trends ? 

If you are struggling to find the nude lipstick shade that better matches your skin tone, the trick is to not take the term “nude” literally and to wear a neutral hue instead. Think of subtle touches of color, from mocha to beige and to shades of pink. Especially when coupled with a smokey eye, a nude toned lip can be pretty flattering.

Nude lipsticks are the most practical because they look polished during the day and sophisticated at night, while they are also protective. Besides the “nude” name, there are actually many textures and shades available. Choosing the one that best matches you is an art.

As a general rule, you have to choose the shade of nude lipstick that is closest to your natural lip tone. Going by this rule will ensure that you are always going to look great. There are many nude lipstick shades available at the counter, including shades that suit fair skin and shades that suit dark skin complexions. If you are not sure what to choose you can always ask the assistant to select what’s the best for you.

Caramel (no not the candy)

If you want to intensify your lip color you can use a slightly caramel effect. That can be suitable when you wear cool colors such as dark blue, mauve, or pink. Then you can use a nude lip color with a hint of pink. If you are wearing light blue, cream, orange, or green, then the caramel shades of nude are the best. You can choose an orange or terracotta blush for a warm nude shade effect.

Best nude shades for night

Some nude lipsticks are sheer and semi-transparent, others have an opaque finish. For going out at nighttime you may choose an opaque formula if you want to make a fashion statement, and who don’t want to do that!

Caramel and beige shades are the best for these special occasions. An easy formula to follow if you want to look stunning at nighttime is to use loads of mascara, a dark eye shadow and a pale nude lipstick with a touch of blush. This will look outstanding, especially if you wear a dark outfit.

If you have a dark skin complexion most of the nude lipstick shades will look too light on you. The best in this case is to use a caramel shade. The warmer colors will suit you better than pinks.

Here are some basic rules to go by for choosing the nude lipstick color that matches your skin tone:

• For pale or fair skin: avoid beige lipsticks, and look instead to soft peaches and pinks or pale apricot.

• For dark toned skin: choose chocolate tones such as rich coffees and golden browns.

• For the golden skin: if your skin has lots of golden undertones, choose caramel toned nudes, for creamy and warm beiges. Avoid silver toned nude shades or grays, because they are too cool.

• For olive skin tones: with olive skin, just about any nude shade will suit you well, from pinks, to bronze and beige.

• For yellow undertones skin: choose creamy and light toned beiges like mocha or latte.

Finally i'm happy to share with you the nude pink lipstick that i love which i got it from Romwe 

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